1970 Dodge Charger R/T “Street Shaker” at SEMA 2013

While touring the outside of the SEMA 2013 trade-show last week in Las Vegas, Nevada, we came across this beautiful 1970 Dodge Charger R/T that we just had to know more about. Built by Z Rods & Customs of Knox, Indiana, who collaborated with Competition Fabrications of Maple Park, Illinois, the project is known as “Street Shaker.” The car, in a twist of fate, was sold to fund the beginning of Z Rods & Customs, who then turned around and built this Charger as its first project. The now owner of the 1970 Dodge Charger, Dalton Davis, wanted a HEMI and the custom color – everything else was on the table for Z Rods to build however it saw fit. We were able to find all the details about the car, so keep reading to learn more.

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Starting with the powerplant, this 1970 Dodge Charger “Street Shaker” is packing an aluminum block, 572ci HEMI. The fuel setup consists of a twin throttle body, FAST EFI system. Meanwhile, a set of CNC ported Indy Cylinder Heads help the engine breathe. A custom, 3.5-inch oval exhaust feeds the fumes out back through hand-made tail spouts. The whole rig churns more than 800hp and lays down 790lb-ft of torque. Backing the engine is a TREMEC 5-speed transmission with a ceramic clutch. The power is then sent to a Strange 9-inch rearend with 3.55:0:1 gears.

To ensure the 1970 Dodge Charger R/T rides like a dream, a custom tube chassis was installed up front, and a four-link system was put in the rear. With coilover springs at all four corners, it’s sure to glide around the racetrack. The Chargers is hiding Wilwood 4-piston calipers at all four corners for fade-free performance. The rear brakes are even cooled by a set of functional rear quarter-panel scoops from a 1960 Pontiac GTO’s hood.

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The interior of the car is adorned with carbon fiber work done by Z Rods & Customs and Competition Fabrications. The microsuede was stitched by Creative Auto Tops and Interiors of Oswego, Illinois. However, what makes the car so unique is its exterior.

Lots of energy was spent crafting the flush bumpers and hand-fabricating the hood. A well-designed ‘Cuda Shaker hood scoop system was installed to feed the twin throttle bodies. The front fenders were sunken on top to mimic the door indentations. On the sides, a set of 1968 Corvette door handles were installed to add a sleek finish. Out back, a custom tail panel and spoiler were made specifically for the car. The paint of choice is a custom mixed, PPG paint color Bad Penny.

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We definitely think this car was well made all around. We’re excited to see what Z Rods & Customs will do with project number two.

Engine:

Aluminum 572ci HEMI

Twin throttle body FAST EFI

CNC ported Indy Cylinder Heads

800hp+

790lb-ft of torque

Transmission:

TREMEC 5-speed

Ceramic clutch

Exhaust:

Custom, 3.5-inch oval exhaust with hand-made tail spouts

Brakes:

Wilwood 4-piston calipers at all four corners

Rearend:

Strange 9-inch with 3.55:0:1 gears

Suspension:

Coilover springs at all four corners over

Tube chassis up front

Four-link rear system

Interior:

Microsuede done by Creative Auto Tops and Interiors Oswego, Illinois

Competition Fabrications carbon-fiber interior work

Paint / Body:

Flush front bumpers

Hand-fabricated hood

True, ‘Cuda Shaker system hood scoop

Front fenders have sunken tops to resemble the door indentations

1968 Corvette door handles

Rear quarters have air scoops for functional brake coolers, from a 1960 GTO hood